Joel Ottaway
About Joel Ottaway
Joel Ottaway is a Mechanical Design Engineer at FORTNA in Louisville, Kentucky, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Indiana University Indianapolis and has previous experience in various roles, including Licensed Insurance Agent at GEICO and Lead Problem Solver at Amazon.
Work at Fortna
Joel Ottaway has been employed at Fortna as a Mechanical Design Engineer since 2022. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, he applies his expertise in mechanical design to contribute to the company's engineering projects.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fortna, Joel Ottaway worked at GEICO as a Licensed Insurance Agent from 2016 to 2022. His role involved providing insurance solutions and customer service in Indiana. Additionally, he held positions at Amazon, where he served as a Lead Problem Solver from 2012 to 2014 and as a Warehouse Ambassador from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Joel Ottaway earned an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Ivy Tech Community College, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at Indiana University Indianapolis, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from 2017 to 2021.
Career Development
Joel's career development includes a diverse range of roles that have contributed to his skills in mechanical design and problem-solving. His experience at Amazon provided him with foundational knowledge in operations, while his time at GEICO enhanced his customer service abilities. These experiences have shaped his approach in his current engineering role.